How to Camouflage Your Weapon

[@ryanthorne5432]

US Army guidance on painting individual weapons is pretty much right in line with yours. However, the Army specifically calls for Rust-Oleum flat colors. Rust-Oleum can be removed with a good soaking in CLP, and a little scrubbing. Uncle Sam wants his guns back in black when they get turned back in after the deployment.

[@Dan-di9jd]

It comes back shiny metal, most of the time.

[@ryanthorne5432]

@@Dan-di9jd it certainly does. Also, genuine battle wear doesn’t look anything like the “battle worn” paint jobs we see from time to time.

[@rickbart6422]

I found using a flat clear coat works well in keeping your paint on your gun.

[@LastStar007]

What's CLP?

[@ryanthorne5432]

@@LastStar007 Cleaner, Lubricant, Protectant

[@Black_06_Ranger]

Rattle-camo is also a great way to update some dodgy outdated camo (digicam molle pouches in my case)

[@rtek777]

Another technique that gives a 3D effect is a dark base(brown), 2-4" wide slanted stripes alternating in a lighter color(green), then lay the foliage on the dark areas and spray a 3rd lighter color like khaki/sand/tan. Only seen 2 YT channels do this technique and the end result is amazing. TLDR: Dark base, Lighter slanted stripes, foliage on dark areas sprayed with 3rd lighter shade.

[@thefirstthrownmolotov6852]

Great tips; I've always stood by using brown, sand/khaki and green in ratios matching the local, outdoor environs. One item I'd add is that painting a suppressor is not advised since they heat up and burn off the paint leading to a strong smell. Using a sheath is probably the better option. Also, THE DRIP and your eye shadow is just (chef kiss), always.

[@thedude5449]

That's a dude.

[@hiyeet8646]

@@thedude5449 dude shut up

[@WowCoolHorse]

@@thedude5449 what?

[@N0I5EMAK3R]

@@thedude5449 Go jump.

[@archmagosdeciuskronen1501]

Another fantastic video as always!!! I have never really painted my rifles, I tended to keep them as factory standard as always BUT this video may have convinced me. I have an L1a1 SLR that I think would look good in some jungle or prairie colors. Also you look SO gorgeous with that choker!!!

[@FearlessSon]

Huh, thanks, this is a pretty different way of thinking about painting for me. I build props as a hobby, including some prop guns, and part of the deal with props is to enhance the outline. So things like inking the recesses, dry brushing highlights on the raised edges, adding visual weathering, etc. The goal with all that is to enhance the silhouette to increase it's physical presence and better sell the appearance of a weapon for something that's made of wood, foam, or resin. But that's of course totally counter-productive when trying to lower the visual profile of an actual weapon. So thanks, this gives me something to think about.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Mother of pearl/sparkle flake/metalic/burnt chrome pink for me : ) Lil bit of gold hardware too. I like to pretend I'm a bond villain or Nick Cage from Face off lolz

[@ericanderson3777]

Make sure your gun doesn't smell kids!! That's why I only use Dr. Barnaby's Skunk Oil Rifle Lubricant(TM) No, but seriously I love your channel. I started watching back in 2020, and I'm still here for it. I just went back to one of your earlier videos, I can say your presentation/ speaking skills have gotten way better( you were always good, I just like the improvement)

[@dannyeugenewaits9486]

Damn! That turned out fantastic, definitely not your first time, your an amazing teacher and explain it very well! Cheers!

[@msims1250]

You have an extremely unique and informative channel.

[@geoffreybrandt6453]

Finally 21 years of watching Bob Ross is about to pay off

[@JoshTolbertUrbana]

"Happy little rifle!"

[@warrenharrison9490]

😂

[@________Thatheis]

🤣🤣😬🤣

[@________Thatheis]

Make some Puffy little Happy Clouds, comeing out of Puff the magic Dragon, with all camouflaged scales and if it pleases you maybe paint bolt/charging handle into Male or Female private parts. Hey its just thought happy trees and sleepy mountains could look epic. You have a nice Day..

[@spacejesus9603]

I always add a bit more of the dark paint to the middle of the rifle so as to break up the silhouette even more!

[@iLLeag7e]

This is good content TG thanks for your unique perspective :)

[@warrenharrison9490]

Curious on what the IR reflectance is of certain spray paints.

[@coreywall5890]

Great video and the rifle turned out awesome!

[@parthagrawal7349]

Thanks TG. Any plans on releasing a rifle shooting guide? I just started with guns and I loved your handgun guide

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Yes, absolutely! That's coming in the near-ish future.

[@warrenharrison9490]

Really nice pattern! Good eye.

[@L330ne]

First time I painted my rifle it looked like a GI Joe toy. Used Palmetto leaves.. looks cool but a bit silly. Then I couldn't stop adding paint. But it functions and works for my surrounds. Id rather have arctic patterns because i'm sick of the heat in the south.

[@DeviantOllam]

Am I seeing things or is this a WWSD build of sorts? Sure looks like a KP15 monolithic polymer lower but perhaps an Aero handguard. Nice! 👍😁👍

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Sure is!

[@tw130]

is it still a cult if we never met each other?

[@warrenharrison9490]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend going to be a review item?

[@enby4enby417]

So excited to hear what you think about it!

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@warrenharrison9490 Quite possibly!

[@gebeme11]

Do bother to find "Ultra Flat" or "Camoflauge" paint. Regular "Flat" still has sheen that will reflect light and look shiny in the sun.

[@Pyreleaf]

Great video! Unfortunately for me, while I appreciate a good camo pattern, I’m also *SUPER* paranoid about fucking up 😂 Also, I love the silver accents on my black rifle too much to do a paint job 😅

[@charles_wipman]

As painter i find this video very good, few more to say.

[@justanormaldude1]

I have the same handguard as that rifle and I'm struggling with how to mount the pressure switch for my streamlight on top like you. What accessory do you use for that?

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

I've just used both the Streamlight and Surfire pressure pads on the picatinny, never really had any issues.

[@justanormaldude1]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend my eyes aren't great but it looks like there's no picatinny where you put the pressure switch?

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@justanormaldude1 No.. the switch is only on picatinny.

[@justanormaldude1]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend lol I forgot they make Picatinny sections for mlok. Thank you

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

@@justanormaldude1 I see what you're talking about - yes, that's a picatinny section added: www.shaffermachining.com/product-page/streamlight-pressure-switch-m-lok-mount

[@verager2493]

7:50 needed to be said. Save a kitten, paint over your logos

[@sixoffive]

Yeah that cracked me up.

[@ДжорджСорос-ъ7ы]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@justingilmore9265]

Great advice! Thanks!

[@gatling216]

I went with Montana spray paints, since they're hard wearing and their flats are actually flat. It's been about a year with moderate use and the finish is holding nicely. Also, this is not something that takes a great deal of artistic talent. So long as you know which end of the nozzle the paint comes out of and you're willing to do a few practice passes on a piece of cardboard to figure out your spray pattern, anyone can do it and make it work.

[@darylobey8867]

The gold line is preferd as black is high pressure for street bombing tags and throws the gold is a soft low pressure with alot of control for doing detailed peaces and burners but thay have awsome camo colors duck season and nato are my favs and its fast drying holds up and wears perfect over time nun of the guns i ever painted were done with shitty american paint i ise the graffiti brand paint as it truly is superior and lrylon and rusto are garbage and over over priced and 5 colors thats it thats all thay make and nun of them work out were i live but montana gold is the bees knees when it comes for camo

[@wendigaro438]

Another informative video, and just in time too. Rattlecanning my rifle tomorrow

[@warrenharrison9490]

Looking great, as always.

[@JourneyIntoAnimism]

Another awesome video!!

[@gunzbutta8707]

You did an awesome job

[@briteredoctober]

Woah I've never seen a video this quickly before

[@toska3528]

I've just gotten into the AR-world and I am debating whether or not I want to keep my rifle black or if I wanna make it camied. Decisions, decisions....

[@benwilson1088]

Did all the steps and never found it again after the final inspection. ; )

[@hiyeet8646]

mission failed successfully

[@Matusko518]

Hi, I want to tell that You look amazing and I absolutely love Your style. Instant SUBSCRIBE.

[@warrenharrison9490]

Found shooters lube cleaner and lube have no odor, chose it because I have birds in home and birds are sensitive to fumes/odors.

[@bigbabydoof7657]

"Don't be cringe about it" is the nicest possible way to say don't fuck with baby shit

[@firstimeshooter6590]

Just like used up convers and vans shoes. They look better when you actually use them. 👌

[@johnh4957]

No Kittens were harmed in the making of this video

[@TheOnlyRatDragon]

The boop count did not increase. Maybe they were camouflaged?

[@boysandtoys1732]

Disclaimer..No kittens were harmed during the filming of this video 😂

[@jamesbrisendine]

Nice WWSD, I've got the CDR.

[@Khannea]

Hey welcome back bb

[@olivergoicochea3947]

This breaks all the learning from Call Of Duty 😜

[@thebeardprevails5246]

I dig it. Did you do your painting in an indoor environment?

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

Nope, always outside!

[@thebeardprevails5246]

@@TacticoolGirlfriend ya, that's smart. Cheers!

[@ripHalo0002]

Paint all the things!!

[@warrenharrison9490]

So my black w/gray accessories might not blend in with nature 🤔😏

[@peternorth1721]

Wow HOP from TFBtv has a second Channel. COOL!

[@gmclucy]

so nice to see a pretty girl (like me 😳) in the gun world

[@LeicaDork]

Are you a fan of camo tape? I’m just nervous about paint and moving parts.

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

I'm not crazy about it. It picks up a lot of dirt, which can aid the camo, but sometimes just flatten everything out, and weather, especially where I'm at, will absolutely make this a very temporary solution.

[@nagasako7]

So your saying I shouldn't paint my gun LIKE rare CSGO SKIN?

[@uwesca6263]

I mean why not? Sure for fighting in the woods it might be contraproductive. But as long as you like it and have fun with it do what you want.

[@panzr-fox]

Thanks, now I can camouflage my stormtrooper helmet!

[@buuf456]

You can sand gun with paper 600, then paint will stick more

[@Shimazusama]

Visitor: Why do you have a giant bisexual lighting net on your wall? Don't worry about it.

[@delly2088]

Camo? I paint my guns cuz it looks nice! Jokes aside, great vid as always, with was pretty helpful

[@Foche_T._Schitt]

Paint and fabric that may look good to your naked eyeballs may be a giant reflector to someone wearing night vision goggles with an IR light...

[@AkiSan0]

pro tips: wear a bob ross wig while doing this and the rifle will be 148% cooler, 223% better camouflaged and around 1% better painted.

[@dannyeugenewaits9486]

Cool!

[@ksafyer]

Nice soundtrack

[@beansofproduction]

Kp-15 review when?

[@rjordan1982]

another good way to deaden your hardware is to hit it with some plastidip :D

[@mmartinisgreat]

Cool

[@thealliedspy4170]

Great tutorial, plus you're draped up from head to toe, but ready to get dirty if it's gots to go

[@tdj5245]

Smell? I use frog lube so my firearms are MINTY FRESH. I will stage all of my outdoor ambushes in a field of mint, and the enemy will never smell me coming.

[@chasstruble177]

Really fucking smart

[@The007craig]

You Navy?

[@sixoffive]

Clean it? Shake the dirt off, snake the bore and drop it behind the seat.

[@Toringar]

Battleworn look is based.

[@D0TELL]

Greetings

[@fnkybrgr]

I never expected to see an uwu rifle(pistol w/e), but here I am. I fucking love this channel

[@thedude5449]

Cringe

[@fnkybrgr]

@@thedude5449 ok

[@savannahariel9636]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤

[@bassloser24]

I really want to “like” this video but the count is currently at 666 and I think that’s neat.

[@Sman7290]

But, I wanted Wife's Heart Black!

[@KirbyStyle2]

I'm too much of a bitch to do this to my rifles.

[@kingkazuma2239]

Why cant I find a girl like you?

[@trava4156]

Her mask needs to come off. Cuz I bet she’s got a pretty face 😊

[@ВузиВу]

Спиздела идею у Хорса 715

[@rootin222]

I know this is an awkward thing to ask but his tactical girlfriend trans?

[@sixoffive]

So what, when we choose teams I want to be on her side.

[@AshleyBlackwater]

Enable subtitles, auto subs are better than none atall

[@TacticoolGirlfriend]

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